Villas in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi suits winter trips around Santa Claus Village and snowmobile safaris, with the airport about 10 km from the centre. Nearly every home has a sauna. Homes are scattered across a wide area, so check each one's position before booking.
- Villas
- 27
- From, per week
- £646
About Rovaniemi
The airport is about 10 km north of the centre, and Santa Claus Village is on the way between the two. The city plan follows an Alvar Aalto design shaped like a reindeer antler, and the Arktikum science centre and Korundi art museum are the indoor stops. Ounasvaara fell, close to the centre, has downhill and cross-country skiing. Our homes are spread over a wide area around Rovaniemi rather than gathered in town, so some are far from the centre and the airport. Nearly all have a sauna and a fireplace, none has a pool, and most are sized for about six or fewer. Evenings in a home are the main entertainment.
Is Rovaniemi right for you?
- Best for
- Winter trips around Santa Claus Village, snowmobiles and northern lights
- Not for you if
- You need everything within walking distance, as these homes are spread around a wide area.
Near Rovaniemi
Santa Claus Village
About 8 km north-east of the centre and 2 km from the airport, with a white line marking the Arctic Circle.
Ounasvaara
A fell close to the city centre with downhill and cross-country trails, and one of the listed spots for watching the northern lights.
Auttiköngäs
One of Finland's finest waterfalls, set in old-growth forest with an observation tower, and worth the trip in every season.
Korouoma Canyon
Best known for ice climbing in winter, and also a hiking destination in summer.
Getting to Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi Airport is about 10 km from the centre. Finnair flies from Helsinki, and easyJet, Ryanair, Norwegian and TUI list seasonal flights from London airports. A car is the practical choice because the homes are spread out.
When to go to Rovaniemi
Northern lights viewing runs from mid-August to early April. Winter brings snowmobile safaris, ice climbing at Korouoma and skiing on Ounasvaara. Spring and summer bring rafting on the Raudanjoki river, and Auttiköngäs is a good outing in any season. Many direct UK flights are seasonal, so check the dates before choosing a week.
Villas in Rovaniemi
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Lystikämän tupa
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
FireplaceMicrowaveSauna+6 more
from£136
per night
4-star property
Joulupukin mökki
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£197
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Pyrykieppi
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£257
per night
2-star property
Juotas village
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
7
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£743
per night
3-star property
4-star property
3-star property
Lystikämän elämys
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
4
1
0
FireplaceMicrowaveSauna+6 more
from£530
per night
4-star property
Urpola riviera
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£213
per night
4-star property
Vanttausranta
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+9 more
from£368
per night
3-star property
2-star property
Eräharju
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
10
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£149
per night
5-star property
Villa kesäranta
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£455
per night
4-star property
3-star property
2-star property
4-star property
4-star property
Lystikämän helmi
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
3
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£270
per night
4-star property
4-star property
3-star property
Rovaniemi villa holidays: questions answered
Can you fly direct from the UK to Rovaniemi?
Yes, on seasonal services. easyJet lists Gatwick, Luton and Southend, Ryanair lists Stansted, and Norwegian and TUI list Gatwick, all marked seasonal. Finnair flies Helsinki to Rovaniemi on a scheduled route, which is the fallback outside the season.
How far is Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi?
About 8 km north-east of the centre and about 2 km from Rovaniemi Airport. A white line in the village marks the 1865 position of the Arctic Circle; the real line lies about 700 m further north.
Is Rovaniemi good for northern lights?
Viewing is possible from mid-August to early April, with the Arctic Garden in Santa Claus Village and the top of Ounasvaara listed as the best spots.
What can you do around Rovaniemi in summer?
Rafting on the Raudanjoki river is one option in spring and summer, and Auttiköngäs waterfall has an observation tower over old forest. The Arktikum museum and science centre is an indoor alternative.
Do homes near Rovaniemi have saunas?
Nearly all do, and most have a fireplace. None has a pool. They are spread over a wide area around the town, so check the map position of any home before you book.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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